The Declaration of Peace

1999-11-27 10:38:00

Below is the Declaration of Peace and Goodwill Part I. This contains the basic idea and structure. It is realized that many details will have to be filled in as the Project moves toward completion. In the meantime this can be a standard that we can raise up to the peoples of the earth.

THE DECLARATION OF PEACE AND GOODWILL

PART I

We, the nations of humanity, in order to insure the preservation of life on this planet, and to promote a more perfect peace, unity, and brotherhood among the peoples of the world, do hereby endorse this Declaration of Peace and Goodwill and solemnly covenant to completely disarm ourselves of all weapons that threaten the total destruction of humanity and render them harmless. We will cease all research and production of such weapons and dismantle and/or dispose of them as requested by the Committee of Peace hereafter described.

This action is to be taken by us (and carried out within one year of such action) at that point in time when the last of the following nations accept and sign this Declaration: The USA, Russia, China, Great Britain, France, Israel, Japan, South Africa, Canada, India, Pakistan North and South Korea Iran, Iraq, Australia and Argentina.

This document does not go into effect or bind any nation until the last of these eighteen nations sign it. When the day comes that the final nation of these eighteen endorses the Declaration and puts it into force, a great historical day will be reached. This day is hereafter referred to as Peace and Goodwill Day. It will be an annual day of rejoicing for the peoples of the world unto time immemorial.

The endorsement of all the nations of the Earth shall be sought out before and after the above nations accept this Declaration and the accepting nations shall do everything in their power, through peaceful means, to persuade all other nations to sign this document.

The weapons referred to which threaten the destruction of humanity include, but are not limited to: atomic, hydrogen, and neutron bombs and warheads - all nuclear warfare, chemical, poison, and germ warfare; any action that may cause destruction or hardship by intentionally disturbing the weather, the atmosphere, the waters, or the soil of this planet, and any other weapon which is deemed a threat to the survival of humanity by two thirds of the members of the Committee of Peace hereafter described.

Experience and history have shown us that covenants and promises alone will not keep the peace, and those who put their faith in such generally suffer bitter disappointment and often lose their freedom and self determination.

Therefore, we agree that a peacekeeping organization shall be formed. This group shall hereafter be called the Committee of Peace. The Committee of Peace shall be composed of representatives chosen by all the participating nations.

Those nations having a population of more than 200,000,000 shall have eight representatives. Those having between 100,000,000 and 200,000,000 shall have four representatives. Those with a population between 50,000,000 and 100,000,000 shall have two representatives. Those with a population between 25,000,000 and 50,000,000 inhabitants shall have one representative. Two or more nations with fewer than 25,000,000 inhabitants can combine their numbers and elect a representative. Each representative shall serve no more than six years, but may elect to retire early if desired. No more than one half of the committee members should be replaced in any one year so the Committee should arrange the service years of it members to make this the case.

Each committee member is to be chosen as deemed best by the nation(s) he represents.

The main purpose of the Committee of Peace is to inspect the nations of the world and seek out possible infractions of this Declaration. To accomplish this, they are to be given full power of movement and freedom of speech within all participating nations. No advanced weaponry will be classified to members of this committee for purposes of inspection. Nevertheless, each nation has a right to keep its secrets and the Committee will only have power to inspect for the purpose of international security

It is true that no one can guarantee the integrity of the persons on this committee, but participating nations must realize that the preservation of life on Earth is far more important than the hoarding of classified projects. Indeed, we look forward to the day when all advancements in technology will be looked upon as benefits for mankind as a whole and not for the glory or benefit of a small group or single nation. The day will come when there will be no classified information for there will be no need of it, but all will be given freely.

If an infraction or potential infraction is discovered by a committee member, he is to gather all the information available and call an emergency meeting of the Committee no later than three days from the time of his discovery and present his case before them. A vote will be taken as to whether an investigation is necessary and a majority vote must be received for such intensive action to take place.

If a majority vote is not received and the said committee member is alarmed at the situation, he is free to give information necessary to enlighten the public to the media. The power of public opinion will rouse whatever investigations should be necessary.

When an investigation takes place, at least two-thirds of the committee members must be involved in looking into the infraction, and they are given full power to do whatever research and investigation that is necessary.

The results of this investigation will then be written up for the world to read. All member nations covenant to publish the full press and Internet releases of such investigation, as written by the Committee of Peace, in their major newspapers for all their people to read. If a nation refuses to do this, it is automatically suspended from representation on the Committee of Peace until it does so. If a nation is in transgression of its covenants it will be subject to criticism and embarrassment by its own people and the world.

If a nation is found guilty of endangering mankind, then corrective measures will be made by the Committee. After thirty days from the issuance of the corrective measures, the Committee will make another inspection, and press releases will be made. If the offending nation is not making the necessary corrections, then its membership will be suspended (if it is a member), and it will lose all representation on the Committee of Peace. All participating nations covenant that they will immediately cease all trade and economic intercourse with the offending nation. Any nation refusing to do this is immediately suspended from Project Peace and Goodwill and the same economic sanctions apply to them. We realize that this may create some hardship and suffering, but there is no sacrifice too great to preserve humanity.

If, after a maximum of ninety days (or a period agreed to by the Committee), the offending nation has not satisfactorily dismantled and ceased production of the impending threat, then all member nations must, in full cooperation, attack that nation and physically remove that threat, and force that dishonorable nation to change its leadership to one that will agree to abide by this Declaration. Any nation that refuses to do its designated share in such an effort (in proportion to population, gross national product, and useful services available) shall lose its membership for a minimum of six months and can only be restored by a two-thirds vote of the Committee.

The nation which broke its disarmament covenant shall lose its representation on the Committee of Peace for a period of two years. At the end of this time the Committee will take a vote. If two-thirds agree then the offending nation will be restored to full representation.

The Committee of Peace shall have power to make its own rules and regulations concerning its needs and calls for assistance. No action of the Committee shall infringe on the rights on any nation, state, or individual for their self determination except as herein stated.

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